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Agriculture

One‐Pot Hetero‐Di‐C‐Glycosylation of the Natural Polyphenol Phloretin by a Single C‐Glycosyltransferase With Broad Sugar Substrate Specificity
07/02/2025 - Here, an efficient system for synthesizing high‐value polyphenol hetero‐di‐C‐glycosides with two distinct C‐glycosyl residues was established using a two‐step glycosylation catalyzed by...
An Update of Fungal Endophyte Diversity and Strategies for Augmenting Therapeutic Potential of their Potent Metabolites: Recent Advancement
- Abstract Endophytic fungi represent a significant renewable resource for the discovery of pharmaceutically important compounds, offering substantial potential for new drug...
Designing Supported Nanoparticles via Synergistic Ex‐Solution and Phosphorization for Tailored Active Site Generation
31/01/2025 - A one‐pot process synchronizing nanoparticle ex‐solution and phosphorization is developed for simultaneous phosphide nanoparticle synthesis and host oxide functionalization. The resulting...
Carbon nanotubes stabilized in chitosan sponge (CNT-CS) as a new alternative clean-up sorbent for pesticide multiresidue determination in eggplants using QuEChERS and UHPLC-MS/MS
- The continuous development and application of pesticides in agriculture require robust multiresidue detection methods to guarantee food safety. This study introduces a novel method for...
Valorization of Cocoa and Peach-Palm Wastes for the Production of Amylases by Pleurotus pulmonarius CCB19 and Its Application as an Additive in Commercial Detergents
- Abstract In the context of agribusiness, the agricultural and livestock sectors generate a considerable quantity of waste on a daily basis. Solid-state fermentation (SSF)...
Metabolomic Analysis and Computational Biology Reveal the Potential Metabolic Pathways for Improvement of Fucoxanthin and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Biosynthesis in Phaeodactylum tricornutum
- Abstract This work aims to provide a basis for the enhancement of fucoxanthin (FCX) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) biosynthesis in the microalga Phaeodactylum...
Creating a Halotolerant Degrader for Efficient Mineralization of p‐Nitrophenol‐Substituted Organophosphorus Pesticides in High‐Saline Wastewater
16/01/2025 - We created a detectable halotolerant degrader J9U‐MP capable of mineralizing PNP‐substituted OPs in high‐salinity and low‐oxygen environments by a combination of a salt‐tolerant chassis...
Epoxy-Affixed ZIF-8/CS/Cellulase: a Sustainable Approach for Hydrolysis of Agricultural Waste to Reducing Sugars
- Abstract Cellulase was effectively immobilized onto an epoxy-bound chitosan-modified zinc metal–organic framework (epoxy/ZIF-8/CS/cellulase) support, yielding a conjugation...
A molecularly imprinted ratio fluorescence sensor based on metal-enhanced fluorescence of core–shell structure CaF2-silver nanoparticle for visual detection of dicamba
- Although fluorescence analysis methods are widely used in pesticide residue detection, improving their sensitivity and selectivity remains a challenge. This paper presents a novel ratio...
Transforming Plastics to Single Atom Catalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation: Axial Chloride Coordination Intensified Electron Transfer Pathway
05/01/2025 - A graphene‐based single‐atom catalyst with atomically dispersed FeN4Cl sites (Fe─N/Cl─C) is produced from high‐density polyethylene and applied in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation and...
Isolation, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of Phytase-Producing Bacteria and Their Effects on Soybean Seedlings
- Abstract Phosphorus in soil mostly exists in complex compounds such as phytic acid, which reduces the effectiveness of phosphorus and limits agricultural production. Phytase has...
Quinoline: A Novel Solution for Next-Generation Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizers
- Abstract Quinoline is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle compound widely used in the medical industry for its pharmacological properties, such as its antimalarial, antimicrobial,...
Functional and Genomic Potential of Burkholderia contaminans PB_AQ24 Isolate for Boosting the Growth of Bamboo Seedlings in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils
- Abstract The present study investigated the genomic and functional potential of Burkholderia contaminans PB_AQ24, a bacterial strain isolated from the municipal solid...
Green Synthesis of Urethane‐Linked Tamarind Seed Xyloglucan: Thermal Stability, Antibacterial Properties, and DFT Study
20/12/2024 - The study presents a one‐pot, solvent‐free synthesis approach for urethane‐linked tamarind seed xyloglucan. The XG‐urethane composite (U‐XG) exhibits enhanced thermal stability and superior...
Biosynthesis of Bacteriochlorophylls and Bacteriochlorophyllides in Escherichia coli
17/12/2024 - ABSTRACTPhotosynthesis, the most important biological process on Earth, converts light energy into chemical energy with essential pigments like chlorophylls and bacteriochlorophylls. The ability to...
A review of a colorimetric biosensor based on Fe3O4 nanozymes for food safety detection
- The issue of food safety poses a significant threat to human health. The colorimetric sensing method offers a highly sensitive response, visualization, and easy operation, making it highly...
High‐sensitivity real‐time monitoring of pH and respiration activity unveils metabolic dynamics in shake flask cultures
13/12/2024 - Erlenmeyer shake flasks are widely used during the first steps of bioprocess development. Despite their broad application in academia and industry, shake flasks usually lack standardized and...
Biodiesel Production from Waste Oil Through Efficient Enzymatic Synthesis Using Yarrowia lipolytica Lipase 2 in the Presence of Glucose, β-Cyclodextrin, or G50
- Abstract In this study, the liquid lipase Yarrowia lipolytica lipase 2 (YLLip2) expressed by Pichia pastoris GS115 was used to produce biodiesel from waste oil....
Polyhydroxybutyrate Synthesis by the Halophilic Bacterium, Halomonas boliviensis, in Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Hydrolysate
06/12/2024 - ABSTRACTPolyhydroxyalkanoates are biodegradable, natural polyesters with the potential to replace petroleum‐based plastics. However, high production costs limit their competitiveness. This study...